Never in a million years did we expect to see a lion in the Look Up! challenge, but Stefano Scheda surprised us with this outstanding 1st Place winning shot of a lion relaxing in the treetops in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park!

Have a look at his winning entry here!

An African safari is a life-changing experience especially for a photographer. Being so close to animals in the wild is thrilling and this sequence was part of one of the most exciting moments we spent during our trip. This mother leopard and her cub had just finished feasting on an impala high up in a tree. These photos show them sated and cleaning up after their meal. We spent a great deal of time looking up!

 

Jane Lurie has won the Audience Choice Award this week! While we expected to see lots of photos of birds in trees, we never expected to see Africa’s big cats in this challenge & it looks like the audience was definitely impressed too. We love the pensive look on the leopard’s face!

Have a look at her winning entry here!

It’s never easy for us to pick the honorable mention winners, but as always we’ve done our best!

We loved Kelly Guymon’s composition in this colorful shot of hot air balloons rising into the sky!

Have a look at his winning entry here!

While in Laguna Nimez Municipal Reserve in El Calafate, Argentina, Bob Ramsak managed to capture an aerial drama many wildlife photographers dream of seeing – a battle between a caracara (right) and a Cinereous Harrier!

Have a look at his winning entry here!

Photographed by Sylvie Dao, a mother orangutan perches in the thick jungle canopy of Sumatra, Indonesia, her red hair highlighted by the sun filtering through the treetops!

Have a look at her winning entry here!

Lisa Brunetti is back in the winner’s circle with this amazing shot of a baby howler monkey clinging to its mother as they fly through the air from tree to tree in Costa Rica!

Have a look at her winning entry here!

Looking up, you become aware of the dance of the trees

Keira McKenzie shows us the beauty of a eucalyptus tree in Australia, towering into the sky!

Have a look at her winning entry here!

Thanks to everyone who joined in the Look Up Photo Challenge! We hope to see you all in this week’s challenge – Black and White! The more the merrier, so encourage your friends to join in too.